Barça and Manchester City continue, Atlético slowed down

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By: Manu Tournoux

Find all the results of this Wednesday evening’s matches, counting for the 3rd day of the group stage of the Champions League.

While the Paris Saint Germain had the objective of reaping a second European success against AC Milan, at the Parc des Princes, many other big names from the continent were on stage this Wednesday evening, starting with Newcastle and Borussia Dortmund, other heavyweights in Group F After their thunderous success at Saint-James Park against the Parisians, the Magpies clashed in their den at BVB. The Germans scored their first success by defeating the English team (0-1). And this, thanks to Felix Nmecha’s opening score, before the end of the first half (1-0, 45th).

Atlético hooked by Celtic

In Group E, the evening began with a victory for Feyenoord against Lazio Rome, including a double from Santiago Giménez and an achievement by Ramiz Zerrouki (3-1). The Biancocelesti reduced the score at the end of the match thanks to a penalty converted by Pedro (83′). At the same time, Atlético, even with Antoine Griezmann scoring, conceded a second draw on the pitch at Celtic Glasgow (2-2). Led from the start by the Scots thanks to a goal from Kyogo Furuhashi (4′), the La Liga residents relied on the French world champion to equalize for the first time. They were then able to count on Alvaro Morata (53′) to respond to Luis Palma (28′).

Manchester City confirm

In their stronghold, Young Boys would face Manchester City, the defending champion. The debates were balanced during the first act, but ultimately it was Guardiola’s gang who gleaned the 3 points (1-3). Manuel Akanji scored for the English champions. In the second half, it was Erling Haaland who gave his team the lead by scoring a double. THE Skyblues remain 3 points behind Leipzig, victorious against Red Star (3-1) at the same time.

In Group H, Barça continues its flawless performance with another victory, this time against Shakhtar Donetsk (2-1). Deprived of Robert Lewandowski, the reigning Spanish champion nevertheless knew how to uphold his status. Ferran Torres and Firmin Lopez stood out on the Catalan side before Ukrainian international Heorhiy Sudakov reduced the score in the second half. For its part, Antwerp lost for the third time in this European campaign against Porto, at home (1-4).

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